How To Get The Best Deals On Amazon Using Alexa

How To Get All The Best Deals On Amazon Using Alexa

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Since the original Echo release a few years back, Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices have quickly become a staple in the modern home. Whether through the Echo, Spot, Dot, Tap, and Show smart speakers or the Amazon App — we've come to rely on this virtual personal assistant for everything from checking the weather forecast to calling an Uber and helping us shop. And no, we aren’t just talking about asking Alexa to keep track of our grocery list. We literally mean using the device to shop and better yet, score deals.

While the idea of shopping via a voice-enabled device may feel a bit daunting at first, we're here to help you tap into this wide world of Alexa skills. It might be fun to play ‘Jeopardy’ or ask Alexa to bark like a dog, but you should also be using her to get the best possible Amazon deals.

Finding Amazon Deals

The easiest way to use Alexa to find deals might seem like a no-brainer. You literally ask, “Alexa, what are my deals” or alternatively you can visit Amazon’s “Today’s Deals” page. But, it’s much more fun if you let Alexa do it. I mean, that’s what she’s there for, right? She’ll tell you the day’s available deals as well as the prices and discounts. Then, all you need to do is confirm to Alexa that you wish to purchase a specific item and the order will be placed.

Plus, if you know what you want, you can simply say something like, "Alexa, search for pool rafts" or "Alexa, search for novelty socks". Whatever floats your boat. Alexa is there for you. Why waste your fingers typing around on the computer when Alexa can find what you’re looking for just by asking. Plus, if you are a Prime member you'll get access to millions of prime-items with free shipping.

Adding To Cart

Just because you told Alexa to find deals for you, that doesn’t mean you are legally bound to purchase anything. You can have Alexa add one of the discount items to your cart by saying, “Alexa, add this to my cart”. You can come back days or weeks later and go through your cart and purchase something. Just know that if something was on the deals page, it might not be the same price as it was when you first added it to your cart.

Setting Up Automatic Renewals

Setting up Alexa to automatically order an item for you is quick and easy. Are you tired of running out of paper towels or coffee? You can set up notifications for Alexa to remind you to reorder items you go through frequently by using the Alexa app and going into 'Settings' and the 'Notifications', 'Shopping Notifications', and 'Reorder Notifications'. If you don’t even want to be bothered with having to reorder, Alexa can do it for you.

Buying Something New

When you buy something for the first time using Alexa voice shopping, she’ll give you Amazon’s choice for whatever product you’re looking for. It will likely be the highest-rated, best selling option. Obviously, you don’t have to pick the first option Alexa gives you. But, when you do pick the product you want and you’re ready to purchase, Alexa will tell you the price and then ask you to confirm the order before she’ll process it. Once you’ve purchased something more than once, like cat food, Alexa will go back into her history and find the brand or variety that you purchased in the past and she'll ask you if you would like to buy it. If you want to try a different brand, simply ask her for other options.

Enabling Secure Transactions

If you’re afraid that someone in your household (like a small child or a friend pulling a prank) might inadvertently order something from Amazon without your consent, you can set up a 4-digit security code so your 'hilarious' friend can’t order you a giant, pink unicorn floaty without your knowledge.

Canceling Amazon Orders

If, after telling Alexa to purchase an item, you decide you no longer want to buy it, don’t worry. All you need to do is say, “Alexa, cancel my order” and she will cancel it. But, if for some reason, you forget to cancel, simply return the item through 'Amazon’s Online Return Center'.

Tracking Amazon Orders

When you order something using Alexa, you can ask her where it is and if it’s on its way to you. If you called up a department store every day and asked where the coffee pods you ordered were, they’d think you were a lunatic. Alexa doesn’t care at all and is more than willing to look up your order. All you need to say is, “Alexa, where is my stuff?” and she’ll look up when your packages are set to arrive. If you require more information than that, you can use the app itself to look up your order details. But, it gets better. Alexa can be set to notify you when your package is shipped and even with it’s placed on your doorstep. To set it up all you need to do is ask Alexa “What are my notifications”. Then you can set them up as needed.

Amazon Alexa-Enabled Devices

There are many Alexa-enabled devices. These include: Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Spot, Echo Show, Echo Plus, Amazon Tap, Amazon Kindle Fire, and even your smartphone (if you download the Alexa app). If you're looking for an unobtrusive, compact device these two below are your best bet.

Echo Spot

The highest-selling Alexa-enabled product, the Spot connects to Alexa, has a video screen that you can use to watch videos or video conference friends and family, make hands-free phone calls, play music (using Amazon music and other streaming services), get the weather forecast, get the news, set an alarm, or you can even ask Alexa random questions about the universe. $129.99 at Amazon.com

Echo Dot

The most reasonably priced Alexa-enabled device, the Dot connects to Alexa, plays music (through Amazon Music and other streaming services), makes hands-free phone calls, controls other smart devices, and a whole lot more. $39.99 at Amazon.com

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